General Ordinances - City of New Buffalo

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS... 1-1

Section 1-1. How code designated and cited. 1-1

Section 1-2. Rules of construction. 1-1

Section 1-3. Catch lines of Sections, etc. 1-2

Section 1-4. Effect of repeal. 1-2

Section 1-5. Severability of parts of code. 1-3

Section 1-6. Violations as municipal civil infractions; penalties. 1-3

Section 1-7. Violations as misdemeanors; penalties. 1-3

Section 1-8. Recovery of costs for prosecution. 1-3

Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION.... 2-1

ARTICLE I. ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS BUREAU.. 2-1

Section 2-1. Definitions. 2-1

Section 2-2. Municipal civil infraction; commencement. 2-1

Section 2-3. Municipal civil infraction citations; issuance and service. 2-1

Section 2-4. Municipal civil infraction citations; contents. 2-2

Section 2-5. Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau. 2-3

ARTICLE II. ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.. 2-5

Section 2-6. Office established. 2-5

Section 2-7. Appointment of Ordinance Enforcement Officer. 2-5

Section 2-8. Duties of Ordinance Enforcement Officer. 2-5

Section 2-9. Appearance tickets, etc. 2-5

Section 2-10. Authority of Ordinance Enforcement Officer. 2-5

ARTICLE III. PLANNING COMMISSION. 2-6

Section 2-11. Created; name. 2-6

Section 2-12. Composition; appointment, qualifications, terms, and compensation of members; filling vacancies. 2-6

Section 2-13. Officers; meetings; rules; records; quorum. 2-6

Section 2-14. Employees, etc.; expenditures. 2-6

Section 2-15. Adoption of master plan. 2-6

Section 2-16. Powers and duties generally. 2-6

ARTICLE IV. CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM. 2-8

Section 2-17. Civil Service Board - Created. 2-8

Section 2-18. Same - Composition; appointment of members. 2-8

Section 2-19. Same - Qualifications of members. 2-8

Section 2-20. Same - Terms of members. 2-8

Section 2-21. Same - Compensation of members. 2-8

Section 2-22. Same - Chairperson; rules. 2-8

Section 2-23. Same - Meetings generally. 2-8

Section 2-24. Same - Powers. 2-8

Section 2-25. Eligibility for civil service status - Generally. 2-8

Section 2-26. Same - Probationary period. 2-9

Section 2-27. Tenure of employment contingent on good behavior, etc.; procedure for lay-off, reduction... dismissal. 2-9

ARTICLE V. LOCAL OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION. 2-10

Section 2-28. Local Officers Compensation Commission; creation; composition; population... eligibility restriction. 2-10

Section 2-29. Determination of salaries; rejection by legislative resolution; effective date; existing salary; expenses. 2-10

Section 2-30. Meetings and time of determination; quorum; chairperson; session days; compensation and expenses. 2-10

Section 2-31. Open Meetings Act; compliance. 2-10

Section 2-32. Freedom of Information Act; compliance. 2-10

Section 2-33. Implementation by resolution; change of procedure; time and method. 2-11

ARTICLE VI. LAND DIVISION.. 2-12

Section 2-34. Purpose [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-12

Section 2-35. Definitions [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-12

Section 2-36. Prior Approval Requirement For Land Divisions [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-12

Section 2-37. Application For Land Division Approval [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-12

Section 2-38. Procedure for Review of Applications for Land Division Approval [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-13

Section 2-39. Standards for Approval of Land Divisions [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-14

Section 2-40. Allowance for Approval of Other Land Divisions [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-14

Section 2-41. Consequences of Noncompliance with Land Division Approval Requirement [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-15

Section 2-42. Penalties and Enforcement [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-15

Section 2-43. Severability [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-15

Section 2-44. Repeal [Ord. 109, 6/2/1997] 2-15

ARTICLE VII. FINANCE.. 2-16

Section 2-45. Purchase and Sale of Property-Dollar Value Limitations. [Ord. 151, 5/24/2005] 2-16

ARTICLE VIII. CODE OF ETHICS. 2-17

Section 2-46. Title. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-17

Section 2-47. Definitions. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-17

Section 2-48. Intent and Purpose. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-17

Section 2-49. Fair and Equal Treatment. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-18

Section 2-50. Use of Public Property. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-18

Section 2-51. Matters Requiring Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest, Actual and Potential. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-18

Section 2-52. Prohibited Conduct. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-18

Section 2-53. Public Disclosure, Contents. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-19

Section 2-54. Duties of the Clerk. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-19

Section 2-55. Advisory Opinions. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-20

Section 2-56. Delivery of Copies of Ethics Code to Public Servants. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-21

Section 2-57. Violations. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-21

Section 2-58. Validity. [Ord. 169, 9/8/2009] 2-22

Chapter 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES... 3-1

Section 3-1. Purchase, possession, or transportation by minors. 3-1

Section 3-2. Giving or furnishing to minors. 3-1

Section 3-3. Minors under seventeen (17) in places where liquor, etc., is sold, etc. 3-1

Section 3-4. Fraudulent identification. 3-1

Section 3-5. Violations and penalties. 3-1

Chapter 4 - ANIMALS AND FOWL... 4-1

Section 4-1. Permitting animals or fowl to run at large. 4-1

Section 4-2. Cruelty to animals - Generally. 4-1

Section 4-3. Same - Abandoning, etc., domestic animals. 4-1

Chapter 5 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION.... 5-1

ARTICLE I. CONSTRUCTION CODES. 5-1

Section 5-1.0 Building code agency designated. 5-1

Section 5-1.1 Adoption of State Code. [Ord. 162, 11/14/2006] 5-1

Section 5-1.2 Penalties. [Ord. 162, 11/14/2006] 5-1

Section 5-2. Electrical code agency designated. 5-2

Section 5-3. Mechanical code agency designated. 5-2

Section 5-4. Plumbing code agency designated. [Ord. 174, 2/19/2008] 5-2

ARTICLE II. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. 5-3

Section 5-5. Adoption of Property Maintenance Code. [Ord. 179, 9/22/2008] 5-3

ARTICLE III. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL. 5-4

Section 5-6. Agency designation. [Ord. 137, 7/30/2002] 5-4

Section 5-7. Reserved. 5-4

Section 5-8. When plan required. 5-4

Section 5-9. Review of plans. 5-4

Section 5-10. Inspections. 5-4

Section 5-11. Bond provisions. 5-4

Section 5-12. Appeals. 5-5

ARTICLE IV. STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS. 5-6

Section 5-13. Standards Adopted. [Ord. 133, 9/18/2001] 5-6

ARTICLE V. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 5-7

Section 5-14. Hours of Construction. [Ord. 150, 3/23/2005] 5-7

ARTICLE VI. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS. 5-8

Section 5-15. Agency Designated. [Ord. 158, 4/19/2006] 5-8

Section 5-16. Code Appendix Enforced. [Ord. 158, 4/19/2006] 5-8

Section 5-17. Designation of Regulated Flood Prone Hazard Areas. [Ord. 158, 4/19/2006] 5-8

Chapter 6 - FIRE PREVENTION CODE.... 6-1

ARTICLE I. FIRE PREVENTION CODE. 6-1

Section 6-1. Purposes of code. 6-1

Section 6-2. Code designated. [Ord. 166, 5/22/2007] 6-1

Section 6-3. Unlawful to violate provisions of code, etc. 6-1

Section 6-4. Enforcing officer designated, etc. 6-1

Section 6-5. Duties of the Fire Chief and inspectors. 6-1

Section 6-6. Procedures generally. 6-2

Section 6-7. Fire investigation. 6-2

Section 6-8. Inspection for permits. 6-2

Section 6-9. Periodic inspection of premises. 6-2

Section 6-10. Removal and abatement of violations and unsafe practices; notice to owner or occupant. 6-2

Section 6-11. Fire reports and records. 6-3

Section 6-12. Annual report. 6-3

Section 6-13. Amendments to fire prevention code. 6-3

Section 6-14. Applicability of code to public and private property. 6-3

Section 6-15. Exercise of police powers. 6-3

Section 6-16. Penalties for violation. 6-3

Section 6-17. Board of appeals established. 6-4

Section 6-18. Appendixes adopted. 6-4

Section 6-19. Permit fee schedule. 6-4

Section 6-20. Conflicting or inconsistent ordinances. 6-4

ARTICLE II. FIRE LANE DESIGNATION AND REGULATIONS. 6-5

Section 6-21. Blocking of fire lanes prohibited. 6-5

Section 6-22. Definition of fire lanes. [Ord. 136, 7/16/2002] 6-5

Section 6-23. Designation of fire lanes. 6-5

Section 6-24. Definition of tow-away zone. 6-5

Section 6-25. Designation of tow-away zones. 6-5

ARTICLE III. FIRE SERVICE CHARGES. 6-6

Section 6-26. Fire Service Charges. [Ord. 157, 4/19/2006] 6-6

Section 6-27. Time for payment. [Ord. 157, 4/19/2006] 6-6

Section 6-28. Exemptions. [Ord. 157, 4/19/2006] 6-6

Section 6-29. Collection of Charges. [Ord. 157, 4/19/2006] 6-6

Section 6-30. Non-exclusive Charge. [Ord. 157, 4/19/2006] 6-6

Chapter 7 - HARBOR.... 7-1

ARTICLE I. HARBOR COMMISSION.. 7-1

Section 7-1. Commission created. 7-1

Section 7-2. Composition; appointment; terms of members; filling vacancies. 7-1

Section 7-3. Compensation of members. 7-1

Section 7-5. Meetings; rules of procedure. 7-1

Section 7-6. Removal of members. 7-2

Section 7-7. Powers and duties - Policies, rules, and regulations concerning harbor. 7-2

Section 7-8. Same - Budget. 7-2

ARTICLE II. REGULATIONS. 7-2

Section 7-9. Harbor - Definition. 7-2

Section 7-10. Rules and regulations. 7-2

Section 7-11. Wharves, docks, and bulkhead walls. 7-3

Section 7-12. No-wake speed; swimming; anchoring vessels. 7-3

Section 7-13. Fueling of vessels at transient marina prohibited. 7-3

ARTICLE III. EMERGENCY HARBOR DREDGING FUND. 7-3

Section 7-14. Fund created. [Ord. 181, 3/17/2009] 7-3

Section 7-15. Purpose. [Ord. 181, 3/17/2009] 7-3

Section 7-16. Sources of revenue. [Ord. 181, 3/17/2009] 7-3

Section 7-17. Fee schedule. [Ord. 181, 3/17/2009] 7-3

Section 7-18. Annual contributions. [Ord. 181, 3/17/2009] 7-4

Section 7-19. Fund dedicated. [Ord. 181, 3/17/2009] 7-4

Section 7-20. Use of funds collected. [Ord. 181, 3/17/2009] 7-4

Section 7-21. Suspension of collection. [Ord. 181, 3/17/2009] 7-4

Section 7-22. Discontinuing fund. [Ord. 181, 3/17/2009] 7-4

ARTICLE IV. COMMERCIAL BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY RULES. 7-4

Section 7-23. In General. [Ord. 130, 4/17/2001] 7-4

Section 7-24. Application for usage of Municipal Boat Launches for Commercial Use. [Ord. 167, 3/28/2007] 7-4

Section 7-25. Commercial Rates. [Ord. 130, 4/17/2001] 7-5

Section 7-26. Weight restrictions. [Ord. 145, 5/18/2004] 7-5

Section 7-27. Hours and Manners of Launch. [Ord. 167, 3/28/2007] 7-5

Section 7-28. Release of Liability. [Ord. 130, 4/17/2001] 7-5

Section 7-29. Penalties. [Ord. 130, 4/17/2001] 7-5

Section 7-30. Exceptions. [Ord. 130, 4/17/2001] 7-6

Section 7-31. Severability. [Ord. 130, 4/17/2001] 7-6

ARTICLE V. LAUNCHING OF WATERCRAFT AT PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH FACILITY. 7-6

Section 7-32. Launching Rules and Regulations. [Ord. 168, 3/28/2007] 7-6

Chapter 8 - HAWKING AND PEDDLING.... 8-1

Section 8-1. Council approval required; philanthropic, etc., organizations only. 8-1

Section 8-2. Application. 8-1

Section 8-3. Persons peddling, meats, fish, etc.; prohibited. 8-1

Section 8-4. Exemptions. 8-1

Chapter 9 - LICENSES GENERALLY... 9-1

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL. 9-1

Section 9-1. Licensees for businesses not subject to personal property tax Required. [Ord. 104, 9/17/1996] 9-1

Section 9-2. Same – Businesses Defined. [Ord. 104, 9/17/1996] 9-1

Section 9-3. Same - Application. [Ord. 104, 9/17/1996] 9-1

Section 9-4. Same - Fee. [Ord. 104, 9/17/1996] 9-1

Section 9-4. Same - Violations. [Ord. 104, 9/17/1996] 9-1

ARTICLE II. TAXICAB LICENSES AND REGULATIONS. 9-2

Section 9-5. Definitions. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-2

Section 9-6. License. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-2

Section 9-7. Application for license. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-2

Section 9-8. Processing applications. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-3

Section 9-9. Granting licenses. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-3

Section 9-10. Number of licenses. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-3

Section 9-11. Doors, entering and exiting. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-3

Section 9-12. Issuance of license. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-4

Section 9-13. Property right. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-4

Section 9-14. License fee. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-4

Section 9-15. Licenses non-transferable. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-4

Section 9-16. Transfer of license to another vehicle. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-4

Section 9-17. Change of ownership. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-4

Section 9-18. Suspension or revocation of licenses. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-4

Section 9-19. Insurance policy required. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-5

Section 9-20. Provisions of policy. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-5

Section 9-21. Limits of policy. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-5

Section 9-22. Bankruptcy or insolvency. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-5

Section 9-23. Notice of cancellation. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-5

Section 9-24. Effect of cancellation or termination of policy. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-5

Section 9-25. Necessity for compliance. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-6

Section 9-26. Driver's permit. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-6

Section 9-27. Application for driver's permit. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-6

Section 9-28. Reserved. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-6

Section 9-29. Granting of driver's permit. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-6

Section 9-30. Reserved. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-6

Section 9-31. Issuance of driver's permit. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-6

Section 9-32. Renewal of driver's permit. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-7

Section 9-33. Driver's permit fees. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-7

Section 9-34. Transfer of driver's permit prohibited. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-7

Section 9-35. Revocation of driver's permit. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-7

Section 9-36. Delegation of duty. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-7

Section 9-37. Reserved. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-7

Section 9-38. Taxicab clearly marked. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-7

Section 9-39. Rate card and display thereof. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-8

Section 9-40. Maintenance of equipment. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-8

Section 9-41. Compliance with laws and ordinances. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-8

Section 9-42. Report of accidents. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-8

Section 9-43. Dress. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-8

Section 9-44. Lost articles. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-8

Section 9-45. Cruising regulated. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-8

Section 9-46. Solicitation of other common carrier passenger prohibited. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-8

Section 9-47. Passengers. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-9

Section 9-48. Drivers drinking on duty prohibited. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-9

Section 9-49. Immorality. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-9

Section 9-50. Taxicab stands. [Ord. 172, 11/13/2007] 9-9

ARTICLE III. GARAGE SALE LICENSES. 9-10

Section 9-51. Definitions. [Ord. 126, 1/11/2000] 9-10

Section 9-52. Permits and Fees. [Ord. 126, 1/11/2000] 9-10

Section 9-53. Licensing. [Ord. 126, 1/11/2000] 9-10

Section 9-54. Information to be filed. [Ord. 126, 1/11/2000] 9-10

Section 9-55. Exceptions. [Ord. 126, 1/11/2000] 9-11

Section 9-56. Time of Sales. [Ord. 126, 1/11/2000] 9-11

Section 9-57. Advertising. [Ord. 126, 1/11/2000] 9-11

ARTICLE IV. PAWNBROKERS. 9-12

Section 9-58. Definition. [Ord. 170, 6/12/2007] 9-12

Section 9-59. Licensing and Bond. [Ord. 170, 6/12/2007] 9-12

Section 9-60. Reporting Procedures. [Ord. 170, 6/12/2007] 9-12

Section 9-61. Penalty. [Ord. 170, 6/12/2007] 9-13

Chapter 10 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.... 10-1

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL. 10-1

Section 10-1. Uniform Traffic Code Adopted [Ord. 127, 5/17/2000] 10-1

ARTICLE II. TRUCK TRAFFIC.. 10-5

Section 10-2. Definitions. 10-5

Section 10-3. Prohibitions. 10-5

Section 10-4. Exceptions. 10-5

Section 10-5. Authority to require weighing of vehicle. 10-6

Section 10-6. Penalties. 10-6

ARTICLE III. PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU.. 10-7

Section 10-7. Creation. 10-7

Section 10-8. Powers, duties, and membership. 10-7

Section 10-9. Resolution of violations. 10-7

Section 10-10. Delinquent violations. 10-7

Section 10-11. Fines and penalties.